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I thought i would make a poll, and users here, or techs here can chime in on what they think what company makes the overall best air conditioning system and why. As Lennox now makes the most efficient unit on the market. Chime in!

The best A/C manufactured is the one installed correctly,as has been said numerous times. That said, is a 22seer better than a v/s 14 seer if it costs twice as much? I think it just depends on individual preference, such as Mercedes vs Lexus vs BMW. Also have to look at long-term payback and comfort difference. JMO

If everything was always done "by the book"....the book would never change.

Alot depends on its usage. Where I'm at (Connecticut), a high efficiency model is useless from the HO perspective, since central A/C is used only 3 months of the year for the most part. Comparing a 10 SEER model to a 14 SEER model, whichever brand, is almost double the price. Payback will never happen. I like the slant-top ArcoAires myself, real quiet and quite sturdy. Scroll compressors too, even on the tiny 1.5 ton model.

Originally posted by smokin68 The best A/C manufactured is the one installed correctly,as has been said numerous times. That said, is a 22seer better than a v/s 14 seer if it costs twice as much? I think it just depends on individual preference, such as Mercedes vs Lexus vs BMW. Also have to look at long-term payback and comfort difference. JMO